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Aspire Notebook Series Quick GuideOriginal Issue: 04/2011

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First things firstWe would like to thank you for making an Acer notebook your choice for meeting your mobile computing needs.

Your guidesTo help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:

First off, the setup poster helps you get started with setting up your computer.

The Aspire Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in the Aspire product series. It covers basic topics such as using the keyboard and audio, etc. Please understand that due to its nature, the Generic User Guide will occasionally refer to functions or features which are only contained in certain models of the series, but not necessarily in the model you purchased. Such instances are marked in the text with language such as "only for certain models".

The Quick Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of your new computer. For more on how your computer can help you to be more productive, please refer to the Aspire Generic User Guide. This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities, data recovery, expansion options and troubleshooting. In addition it contains warranty information and the general regulations and safety notices for your notebook. It is available in Portable Document Format (PDF) and comes preloaded on your notebook. Follow these steps to access it:

1 Click on Start > All Programs > AcerSystem.

2 Click on Aspire Generic User Guide.

Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader. If Adobe Reader is not installed on your computer, clicking on Aspire Generic User Guide will run the Adobe Reader setup program first. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. For instructions on how to use Adobe Reader, access the Help and Support menu.

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Your Acer notebook tour

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.

Top view

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1 Integrated webcam

Web camera for video communication(only for certain models).

2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration may vary by models).

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3 Power button / indicator

Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the computer's power status.

4 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse.

6 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication indicator

Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity device status.

Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

7 Click buttons (left and right)

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons.

8 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

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Hotkeys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F3> Communication Enables/disables the computer’s communication devices.

<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.

<Fn> + <F6> Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.

<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad toggle

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

<Fn> + < > Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

<Fn> + < > Volume up Increases the sound volume.

<Fn> + < > Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

<Fn> + <Home>

Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.

<Fn> + <Pg Up>

Stop Stop playing the selected media file.

<Fn> + <Pg Dn>

Previous Return to the previous media file.

<Fn> + <End>

Next Jump to the next media file.

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Closed front view

1. The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

Rear view

# Icon Item Description

1 Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).

Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time.

2 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication indicator

Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity device status.

Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status.

1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode.

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

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Left view

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network.

3 External display (VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).

4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections.

5 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

6 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Headphone/speaker jack

Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

Note: Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with built-in microphone (e.g., Acer smart handheld headsets).

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Right view

# Icon Item Description

1 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

3 Optical disk access indicator

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

4 Optical drive eject button

Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

5 Emergency eject hole

Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off.

6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are also available.

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Base view

Environment

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery release latch/ lock

Releases the battery for removal. Insert a suitable tool into the latch and slide to release.

3 Memory compartment

Houses the computer's main memory.

Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).

• Temperature:

• Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C

• Humidity (non-condensing):

• Operating: 20% to 80%• Non-operating: 20% to 80%

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